Description

Phenomenally Rare Triple-Thickness 3 Speciedaler

Frederik III 3 Speciedaler 1666-FG VF Details (Reverse Graffiti)
NGC, KM79 (Unique), Hede-59 (Unique), Ahls-26 (Unique),
Thesen-31 (1 Known), Dav-3622. Quite simply, a once in a lifetime
offering. This extraordinary denomination is never seen at
auction, only two 3 Speciedalers of Frederik III of any date known
to be in private collections (1652 and 1668). Until this example
recently surfaced in Maryland, this date was presumed unique in
this denomination, the only known specimen purchased in 1831 and
forming part of the Royal Collection in the National Museum of
Copenhagen. This present specimen is consequently only the second
of the type known to exist, and the first to be offered for sale in
nearly two hundred years. Remarkably attractive for its certified
grade, boldly-detailed and alight with a red-gold patina over
dove-gray surfaces, the central devices gifted three dimensions
through a darker tone in the recesses. At 10 and 2 o'clock around
the central reverse shield two words have been lightly inscribed in
contemporary style, appearing to the cataloger to read 'Jens' and
'Pham', possibly a name and certainly deserving of further
research, possibly even a clue as to its provenance. From most
angles this graffiti fades into invisibility, only noticeable when
turned towards the light, and certainly not a detraction from the
overall appearance of this piece.

To the best of our knowledge, this particular example has never
before been offered at auction, and so we are excited to be able to
debut it here - this is likely the only chance collectors will have
to obtain a 3 Speciedaler of any date let alone one of 1666, and we
expect serious collectors to bid accordingly. Deserving of
centerpiece status in any elite collection of the Norwegian
numismatic series.

Auction Info

Auction Dates

April, 2018

20th-23rdFriday-Monday

Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 13

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